"Sean Payton's quest to bring a Super Bowl to the Denver Broncos ended in the AFC Championship game. Losing quarterback Bo Nix to a broken ankle in the divisional round was the catalyst behind his undoing, but their defeat against the New England Patriots was still decided by fine margins. Even with the mitigating circumstances attached. Even with the torrential blizzard over the second half. Even after the Broncos reached the final four, Payton decided that he needed a scapegoat for the team's failings."
"This didn't go unnoticed by former Washington head coach Jay Gruden. He took to social media in disgust, throwing shade at Payton for not taking the points when he knew bad weather was on the way. Damn. Joe Lombardi got fired . OC at Broncos."
Sean Payton's attempt to deliver a Super Bowl to the Denver Broncos ended with an AFC Championship loss. Backup quarterback Bo Nix suffered a broken ankle in the divisional round, undermining Denver's postseason prospects. A torrential blizzard in the second half further hindered offensive progress. Payton dismissed offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi despite Lombardi not calling plays in Denver. Former coach Jay Gruden publicly criticized the firing and Payton's decision not to take guaranteed points before the storm. Critics pointed to Payton's propensity to override others, a questionable fourth-down choice, and insufficient situational awareness in severe weather.
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